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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,820.76, 45,293.69 and 18,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,820.76, 45,293.69 and 18,674.51 is: 25,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,820.76 : 45,293.69 = 18,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,820.76/45,293.69 = 18,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,820.76x = 45,293.69 × 18,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,820.76x = 845,837,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,837,373.47/32,820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,771.42

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